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Air Force to send bomber task force to Europe
The Air Force has rotated bombers through overseas deployments as part of task forces since 2018.
US sending bombers, more warships to Middle East
The moves come at a critical time as Israel’s war with Hamas and battles with Hezbollah in Lebanon rage, even as officials press for a cease-fire.
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Remains of Civil War veterans found in funeral home’s storage
For decades, the cremated remains of more than two dozen American Civil War veterans languished in storage facilities.
VA marks millionth COVID case as officials warn health threat persists
Department health officials have recorded about 67,000 new cases of COVID-19 among patients in 2024.
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States put National Guard on standby in case of election violence
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Meal, Ready-to-Bulk? Pentagon urged to add creatine to MREs
The gains-based recommendation will now await a Senate decision in order to become law.
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Air Force to send bomber task force to Europe
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Denis Leary returns to TV in Army comedy series
The comedy will follow a disgraced Army colonel who's been banished to a U.S. military base in the Netherlands.
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House members push senators to back better pay for junior enlisted
In a letter to Senate leaders, House lawmakers said the military must enact more quality-of-life reforms to ensure the health of troops and their families.
Many military ballots won’t be counted until after Election Day
Election officials are asking for patience from voters awaiting the results of this year's presidential and congressional elections.
US sending bombers, more warships to Middle East
The moves come at a critical time as Israel’s war with Hamas and battles with Hezbollah in Lebanon rage, even as officials press for a cease-fire.
CENTCOM commander allegedly shoved airman on military flight
Army Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla remains in command as officials investigate the allegations.
By Todd South
Troops in remote barracks lack free Wi-Fi. That’s about to change.
The initiative is part of a broader Defense Department effort to improve troops' quality of life.
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Lawmakers accuse VA leaders of exaggerating budget shortfall
Congress approved $3 billion in emergency VA funding in September, but officials now say they did not need the money to cover immediate bills.
Vet-versus-vet election contests could decide who controls Congress
Nineteen House and Senate races will feature two veterans facing off against each other to represent their districts in Congress.
Prosecutors seek 17-year prison term for Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira
Jack Teixeira "perpetrated one of the most significant and consequential violations of the Espionage Act in American history," prosecutors said.
Babysitter faces trial 6 years after baby’s death in military housing
Dixie Denise Villa, a Navy wife, is set to go to trial on manslaughter after nearly six years after a 7-month-old baby was found dead in her home.
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Rival nations try to ‘divide, degrade, deceive’ US voters, experts say
Foreign actors, like Russia and Iran, have been trying to convince American voters that the process is too corrupt to participate in, experts say.
Marine sergeant major busted down for wearing nine unauthorized awards
Included in the awards and decorations the now-sergeant deceptively wore were the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon and Joint Meritorious Unit Award.
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